Location & Surroundings
Marka is a city in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia with 230,100 inhabitants, at 12 m elevation. The national capital Mogadishu is 73 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is K50 Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: مركة · Merka · Marca
Overview
Merca is port city in the southern Lower Shebelle province of Somalia.
It is located in Lower Shebelle, Somalia.
The population is about 230,100 (2014).
The elevation is around 0 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Somalia
- Located in Lower Shebelle
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 42' 57" N, 44° 46' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Africa/Mogadishu
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 230,100
- Pop. Density 36,832 p/km²
- Built-up 15.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (SOS)
- Phone Prefix +252
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:21
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Marka
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مركة
Weather in Merca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 28.8 | 6.2 | 109 | 65 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 5.8 | 111 | 79 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 126.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 116 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 4.6 | 114 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 157.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 5.7 | 128 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 802.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 5.2 | 109 | 85 | 1,015.0 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 99 | 125.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 3.5 | 101 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.07 / 0.30 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 4.7 | 106 | 67 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 177.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.3 | 6.0 | 130 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 880.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 6.1 | 116 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 5.6 | 96 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 5.6 | 88 | 65 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 183.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 7.6 | 118 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 882.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merca?
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Merca today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Merca?
Local time is 22:21. Time zone: Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Merca?
Merca is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Merca?
Population about 230,100.
What is the elevation of Merca?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Merca located?
It is at 1.71594, 44.77166 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merca in?
It is in Somalia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Merca